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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is able to visit Angela in the hospital when she is ill in Chapter 10?
2. Where does Malachy run away to in Chapter 10?
3. Why do the children go to live with Aunt Agnes for awhile in Chapter 10?
4. What does Bridey tell Frank about his relationship with Mr. Hannon?
5. What is Angela's new job in Chapter 17?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Frank find relief when he visits the Franciscan priest in Chapter 17?
2. In Chapter 10, Angela goes back to the St. Vincent de Paul society to beg for charity, and stops at a church to beg for help as well. Frank later remarks that he has trouble looking her in the eye. Why do you think that is?
3. Why does Frank regret not taking the postal exam in Chapter 18?
4. Discuss Frank's relationship with John Hannon in Chapter 11.
5. In Chapter 15, Agnes buys Frank new clothes. Why is this so surprising? Why do you think she does it?
6. Why do you think Frank attempts to baptize Mrs. Harrington in Chapter 16?
7. Chapter 13 introduces the reader to Mr. O'Halloran, Frank's new teacher. What is unique about this teacher and the affect he has on Frank?
8. Consider the difference in attitude towards the children that Aunt Agnes and Pa Keating have in Chapter 10. Why do you think they are so different? How do they differ?
9. Why is Frank's job with John Hannon in Chapter 11 a mixed blessing?
10. Malachy returns home temporarily to care for the children, but his visit is short-lived. How do you feel about this? Should he have stayed longer? What does his visit tell you about the dynamics of the family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Frank and his father. In many ways, Frank was purposely trying to be as different from Malachy as possible. Was he successful? Why was he trying to differentiate himself to such an extent?
Essay Topic 2
Why did Frank McCourt write "Angela's Ashes"? Consider what Frank's purpose for writing his memoir might be, and support your ideas with examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Frank's family leaves America for Ireland at the beginning of the book, but Frank spends most of the book dreaming about going to America. Discuss the irony in this, and the journey required of Frank in order to leave Ireland and go to America.
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